-lepsy

a combining form meaning “seizure,” used in the formation of compound words: epilepsy.

Origin of -lepsy

Combining form representing New Latin -lēpsia<Greek -lēpsia, equivalent to lêps(is) a seizure (lēp- variant stem of lambánein to seize + -sis-sis) + -ia-y³

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British Dictionary definitions for -lepsy

-lepsy

n combining form

indicating a seizure or attack: catalepsy

Origin of -lepsy

from New Latin -lepsia, from Greek, from lēpsis a seizure, from lambanein to seize

Derived forms of -lepsy

-leptic, adj combining form

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